AI Agents Enter the Payments Economy, Forcing Banks to Rethink Trust, Security and Accountability
Artificial intelligence is moving into a new phase of commercial activity. Instead of simply recommending products, answering questions or helping...
Digital Payments
UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Merchants to Attract 0.4% MDR From October 15
India’s digital payments system is set for a major change as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced...
UNDP and Visa Launch Financial Inclusion Initiative for Women and Youth in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and Visa have joined forces to expand financial inclusion and economic...
Stripe and Advent Walk Away From PayPal Takeover Bid, Leaving Fintech Giant to Pursue Its Own Turnaround
San Jose, August 28, 2026: PayPal has been forced back into an independent turnaround strategy after Stripe and private-equity firm...
Women’s Financial Inclusion Surges in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, but Gender Gap Remains
Women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have made remarkable progress in gaining access to formal financial services over the...
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Creating Framework for Future UPI Charges
The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing amendments to the Payment and Settlement...
ASEAN Expands Cross-Border QR Payments to Build a More Connected Digital Economy
Southeast Asia is taking another significant step toward regional economic integration through the expansion of cross-border QR payment connectivity. As...
